Safety
Training
All APM team members hold or are working towards an NVQ Level II in Cleaning & Support Services. In addition, each member of staff holds a DBS certificate and a CSCS card. Each APM employee is also trained in:
- Infection controlÂ
- Asbestos awareness
- Manual handling
- Safeguarding
- Biohazard prevention & spills
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)
We provide the highest standards of cleanliness
As key workers, APM Cleaning and Repair Ltd has signed up to the Infection Prevention Solutions Partnership Programme. Our aim is to use the training provided by qualified Infection Control Nurses, alongside a robust quality assurance process, to provide you with a cleaning service that will meet and exceed Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards.
PPE
Following Government guidelines, the minimum amount of Personal Protective Equipment to be worn for cleaning an area where a person with possible or confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) is a protective mask, disposable gloves and an apron. And, as we finish cleaning an area or room, we remove items of PPE, using disposable items where practical.
During the Coronavirus outbreak, we’ve upgraded our supplies and invested in FSP3 moulded face masks to keep our staff safe – as well as issuing all team members with safety goggles.
As part of our business continuity plan, APM keeps three weeks’ worth of stock at all times to make sure we can keep up with client demand.
Specific accreditations and memberships
When providing professional cleaning services, we know that safety is key. Especially in Social Care environments. For your peace of mind, APM is accredited and certified by a wide range of specialist professional bodies including:
Accreditations:
- ISO 45001 Health & Safety
- ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
- ISO 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System
- Enhanced CHAS status
- CSCS Cards held by staff working in Construction
Qualifications:
- IICRC qualified.
- IOSH qualified (Operations Manager)
Certifications:
- The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration (IICRC)
- The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
- The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc)
- The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)
- Woolsafe Approved (carpet cleaning services)
- ICO
- Cyber Essentials
- NVQ Level II